by Max Eyle | Feb 1, 2021 | Capacity Building, News
Using Art to Teach Capacity Building Published: February 1st, 2021 In November of 2020, The Gifford Foundation together with the CNY Community Foundation invited Abby Wilkymacky and Kim Larkin to host a three-part Digital Collaboration workshop for...
by Max Eyle | Feb 1, 2021 | Community Grantmaking, Grants, News
Why The Pandemic Could Create Bigger Audiences As arts institutions reimagine how they interact with their members, barriers are being broken down. Could the crisis of the Century set the stage for a reinvigorated arts community? Published: February 1st, 2021...
by Max Eyle | Nov 14, 2020 | News
Energizing the Electorate We sat down with Councilor Joe Driscoll to discuss the challenges surrounding engagement during a pandemic, fake news, and how to fight back against a loss of faith in our civic institutions. Published: November 14th, 2020 Joe...
by Max Eyle | Nov 13, 2020 | ADVANS and POWER, Capacity Building, News
ADVANS Evaluation In 2019, The Gifford Foundation commissioned an assessment of its flagship capacity building program – ADVANS Why Evaluate? We preach the value of self-assessment to all of the organizations we work with. After running the ADVANS capacity...
by Max Eyle | Nov 13, 2020 | News
Broadening Perspectives: Staying Nimble, Compassionate, and Connected Published: November 13th, 2020 Across Central New York, the United States, and the world – 2020 has been a year defined by disruption. Even with the divisions we face in so many areas,...
by Max Eyle | Nov 10, 2020 | Capacity Building, News
Quick on Your Feet: Why Nonprofits Need to Adapt “The green reed which bends in the wind is stronger than the mighty oak which breaks in a storm.” – Confucius Published: November 10th, 2020 “If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that the rate of things...
